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HX17 VGM

2017 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,626 mi
Last recorded62,626 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX17 VGM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,626 miles

Front exhaust hanger defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Mar 2025 56,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 50,417 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2023 43,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner tread distorted (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner tread distorted (205/55x16) needs attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 37,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge also distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 26,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside front tyre getting low on tread (205/55x16)

Pass 25 Mar 2020 14,567 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 14,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HX17 VGM is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 36,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX17 VGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 9 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HX17 VGM registered?

HX17 VGM is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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